Dictionary of Bible Themes: 6640 election, privileges of

6640 election, privileges of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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God chose a people to enjoy a unique relationship with him which entailed the privilege of belonging to him, sharing in all his inheritance, serving him, praising him and proclaiming him.

God elected Israel out of all the nations of the world

Deuteronomy 7:6 See also Deuteronomy 14:1-2; 1 Kings 3:8; 1 Chronicles 16:13; Psalm 105:6,43; Psalm 135:4; Isaiah 41:8-9; Ezekiel 20:5-6

The election of the nation is anticipated in the election of the patriarchs

Deuteronomy 4:37-38 See also Deuteronomy 10:15; Acts 13:17-19

Election was not based on merit

Deuteronomy 7:7-8 See also Deuteronomy 9:4-6; Ezekiel 16:1-14

God conferred privileges on the people he elected

Election meant that God dwelled in their midst

2 Chronicles 6:6 See also 1 Kings 14:21 pp 2 Chronicles 12:13; 2 Kings 21:7 pp 2 Chronicles 33:7; 2 Chronicles 6:34-35; Corinthians 7:12,16; Nehemiah 1:9; Psalm 132:13

Election meant that God showed divine favour

Psalm 33:12 See also Psalm 65:4; Psalm 106:4-5; Isaiah 14:1; Isaiah 43:1,20; Isaiah 44:1-5; Isaiah 45:4; Zechariah 1:17

God gave responsiblilities to the people he elected

Election calls for obedient and holy living

Leviticus 20:26 See also Exodus 19:5-6

Election means increased accountability

Amos 3:2 See also 2 Kings 23:26

God's choice of Israel does not automatically imply election to salvation

Romans 9:6-8 See also Romans 11:7-8